Politics

Domes Shutdown Worries Neighborhood

Domes Shutdown Worries Neighborhood

Clarke Square area will lose business with closing of farmers market, loss of visitors.

The State of Politics: New Corrections Chief Faces Problems
The State of Politics

New Corrections Chief Faces Problems

Including overcrowded prisons, staff shortages and low morale, and a dearth of leadership.

Op-Ed: In Defense Of The 1 Percent
Op-Ed

In Defense Of The 1 Percent

What they pay in taxes and why Bernie Sanders is wrong.

Op-Ed: Bold Criminal Justice Reform Needed
Op-Ed

Bold Criminal Justice Reform Needed

A smarter approach could save money, reduce mass incarceration and assure safety.

House Confidential: Millionaire Paul Ryan’s Magnificent Home
House Confidential

Millionaire Paul Ryan’s Magnificent Home

House Speaker's Georgian home might befit a founding father. Take that, Donald Trump.

Murphy’s Law: Where City’s Crime is Rising
Murphy’s Law

Where City’s Crime is Rising

The biggest hike is in Ald. Donovan’s district. No wonder that’s his major issue.

Op-Ed: End Solitary Confinement, Especially of Youth
Op-Ed

End Solitary Confinement, Especially of Youth

State continues using isolation, including at Lincoln Hills for Boys, without transparency about practices.

9 Districts’ Voters Hiked School Taxes

9 Districts’ Voters Hiked School Taxes

9 of 11 districts in state with school spending referendums passed them in Tuesday election.

Plenty of Horne: Lipscomb Runs Larson’s Celebration
Plenty of Horne

Lipscomb Runs Larson’s Celebration

Chris Larson wasn't there for victory celebration, so county board chair takes charge.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 9 Election Takeaways
Eyes on Milwaukee

9 Election Takeaways

Tom Barrett might be in trouble, Chris Abele definitely is. So is Puente.

Op-Ed: Abortion Clinics Don’t “Target” Blacks
Op-Ed

Abortion Clinics Don’t “Target” Blacks

Only one of 10 abortion clinics are in majority black neighborhoods.

Op-Ed: RR Company Bars Access to Mississippi
Op-Ed

RR Company Bars Access to Mississippi

Public stopped from fishing and other recreation on river. Proposed bill would stop this.